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Re: Amniotic Fluid loss
From: Elizabeth (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 25 Jan 1999 17:47:33 -0600 (CST)
Im so sorry you are having such a difficult time in your pregnancy! I do
have to say your spirits sound good from your post - I think you have
the right attitude. This is not a medical reply - hopefully one of the
physicians will help you soon - but from what I understand, the body
will constantly reproduce amniotic fluid in a healthy pregnancy. So, my
suggestion would be to have hope - drink PLENTY of fluids - at least
8-10 glasses of water a day. Much of amnio fluid is made up of baby's
urine, so the more you drink, the more baby pees. Also, it is very
important to keep yourself hydrated so you can compensate for all the
extra fluid your body is producing. I also know that a leak in the
amnio sac can reseal itself and a pregnancy can continue on normally. I
dont know enough about yoyr particular situation to say for sure, but Id
say keep your chin up! Sorry I cant be of more help.
At Mon, 25 Jan 1999, Dee wrote:
>
>I'm having a problem with low amniotic fluid. Let me go back a bit
>first. On Dec. 7th I went to my ob because of light bleeding and was
>told I had slight previa. On Dec. 8th I went to the E.R. with severe
>bleeding and cramping. They detected a large clot under the placenta
>and told me it was a "wait and see" thing. The next day I went back to
>the E.R. after having passed a clot over 1 foot long. Amazingly, the
>baby was doing fine. Then, on January 21st I started losing amniotic
>fluid. It came in a large gush. I went to the E.R. and my level was
>at 5.7. While they waited to take me to my room (they decided to keep
>me overnight), and after the ultrasound I lost quite a bit more water.
>No other ultrasound was done until today. Today, my Dr. has told me
>that my level was at 3.6-4.5 (they measured twice) and since it was down
>my baby has little to no chance of survival.
>I really feel that I have produced more. When I left the hosp. I
>couldn't tell I was pregnant by touching my abdomen, now I can.
>
>Since the hosp. visit, I have only had a couple incidents of water, and
>only in small drops.
>
>I am going to a specialist on Friday. I'm a little concerned about what
>to expect. I'm not ready to give up on my baby. What kinds of options
>are there besides termination? (something I won't do unless my life is
>in danger)
>
>BTW, I'm about 21 weeks, edd 6-7-99
>
>Any advice appreciated!
>
>--
>Dee Pavey
>
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Elizabeth Mazelis,CCE
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